Procurement Specialist – Marketing – Automotive Corporate

Al Futtaim Group

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP698-8311

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Al-Futtaim Automotive occupies the pre-eminent position of the largest distributor of automotive products in the Emirates, and leads the rapid development of automobile business in the UAE, while continuing to contribute to their brands worldwide growth.

Today, Al-Futtaim Automotive is synonymous with brands such as Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and Volvo which enjoy undisputed leadership in the UAE in terms of the largest number of vehicles on the road. We also hold exclusive franchises for some of the world's top automobiles and automotive products like Hino - Japan's leading heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer, Toyo & Chen shin/ Maxxis tyres, GS & Panasonic batteries as well as the franchises for Hertz Rent-a-car - the worlds largest rental and leasing company and FAMCO heavy goods Machinery.

Reports to: Central Procurement Manager - Strategic Global Sourcing
Direct Reports: 1
Department: Central Procurement Department
Location: Dubai

Job Purpose:
Responsible for Procurement for marketing category for the Automotive group as per the Group Policies and Procedures.

Description
* Cooperate with Marketing stakeholders for all business units
* Streamlining procurement activities across the category
* Responsible for sourcing expertise in defined Marketing  service category, negotiating, contracting, and managing suppliers
* Drive Cost reductions & process optimization, supporting savings documentation and record savings realised
* Manage the Campaign requirements
* Sourcing process by coordinating specifications, selection criteria, contracts and RFx
* Responsible for supply base management

Job context:
* Confidentiality
* Accuracy
* Time lines
* Team Work

Requirements

* Should have previous knowledge/ experience of Marketing Procurement/ Sourcing
* Knowledge of Ariba and SAP systems is must
* MS office package
* 5 -7 years of experience in Sourcing/Procurement

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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